AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUAE Startup Support: Khalifa Fund’s Entrepreneurship Competition bootcamp put UAE startups through a two-day pitch pressure test, with Dh1m support on the line and mentorship aimed at turning real-world ideas into fundable businesses. Bahrain Startup Boom: Bahrain’s tech ecosystem value jumped 759% to $1.6bn, landing it among the top MENA ecosystems for performance and AI-native activity—backed by Tamkeen’s ecosystem push. SME Finance in India: Aye Finance said it’s targeting 25–30% annual growth and aims to double AUM to Rs 15,000 crore by FY29 by scaling secured lending and branch expansion, while using AI in underwriting and collections. Payments & SMB Tech: Pax8 added inforcer to help managed service providers standardise Microsoft 365 security and governance for SMBs, including Copilot readiness and compliance monitoring. Morocco Fuel Politics: Morocco’s fuel-price debate is reigniting pressure on Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, given his family’s control of Afriquia and calls to cap prices and bring the Samir refinery under state ownership. Business Confidence Hit: Queensland businesses reported a sharp confidence collapse tied to fuel-price shocks and cost pressures, with lobbying urging relief in the state budget.
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